Winchester sits at the top of the Shenandoah Valley like a crown jewel, offering small-town charm with just enough amenities ...

When I think of Harriet Tubman, the image that always comes to mind is the fearless “Moses of her people,” leading enslaved ...

Columbus-Belmont State Park in western Kentucky is that kind of optical illusion. A place where history and natural beauty collide in such perfect harmony that you’ll wonder if you’ve accidentally ...

On December 26, 1776, the full might of General George Washington’s Continental Army was revealed along the frozen riverbanks of ...

Ken Burns' PBS documentary "The American Revolution" represents the best of filmmaking and a vital examination of the ...

The American Civil War erupted in 1861 with the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter, followed soon after by the First Battle of Bull Run. This video traces the opening shots of the war, the shockwaves ...

On Christmas day 1863, as his son recovered from his wounds, Henry penned the poem “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day,” with ...

For the Union Army during the American Civil War, its officers and cavalry troopers relied on one of Colt's most notable ...

Hiranmayi Srinivasan is a former Associate Editor for Investopedia. She covered personal finance topics such as budgeting, saving, investing, and economic news at Investopedia between 2021 and 2025, ...

The Rev. Peter Johnson (left) and Dr. Marvin Dulaney were at the Hall of State at Fair Park on June 9, 2025, as the Dallas Historical Society provided a press preview for Juneteenth. Life becomes ...

WACO (FOX 44) — American history is very important to many of us, but with 250-plus years and still going to learn, it takes awhile. However, one author wanted a simpler way to learn the basics and ...